Luke 11:8
The Scripture
(8) I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of prayer and the nature of God's kingdom, warning that true worship is not of the body but of the heart. He also instructs them to be careful with words, to love their enemies, and to seek the kingdom of God above all else. The passage emphasizes humility, faith, and the kingdom's priorities.
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Related verses (shared words)
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